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Overview |
Saint John's | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,645 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #297 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,890 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,982 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,533 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Saint John's | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,592 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 1,373 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.9% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 915/1185 | 1110/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint John's | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $224 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 97% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Saint John's | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | Nebraska | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than Saint John's based on total student enrollment (23,805 students vs. 1,645 students)
Saint John's vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or Nebraska?
- Saint Johns University is 555.7% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.6% higher at Saint John's than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($50,950.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Saint John's ($16,805 vs. $27,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Johns University are 4.5% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($11,890 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University than University of Nebraska Lincoln (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 243% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($37,533 vs. $10,941)
Saint John's vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or Saint John's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 3 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Saint John's (3.51)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Nebraska (78.6%)
Saint John's vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's or Nebraska? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Nebraska and Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $49,600)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $5,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint John's graduates. ($21,700 vs. $27,000)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Saint John's graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/